Remains of missing St. Louis woman Alleacya Boulia recovered in Washington’s Olympic National Park search area
Recovery made months after search began in Sol Duc Valley
The remains of Alleacya “Angel” Boulia, a 26-year-old woman from the St. Louis area, were recovered in Washington state’s Olympic National Park in early February, bringing a somber outcome to a case that had prompted a multi-agency search through the park’s Sol Duc Valley.
Search-and-rescue teams located and recovered the remains on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, within the Sol Duc Valley. The investigation remains open, and officials have not publicly released a cause of death.
Timeline: last known sightings, report, and search operations
Boulia was last seen on Nov. 17, 2025, while shopping in Port Angeles, Washington. She was reported missing on Nov. 27, 2025, after family members lost contact with her. Her rented vehicle — a black 2025 Ford Bronco Sport — was located on Nov. 30, 2025, at the Sol Duc Trailhead inside Olympic National Park. Park rangers began searching after the vehicle was found.
In the initial phase, search teams used a combination of tools and field methods to cover terrain and water-adjacent areas in and around the Sol Duc corridor. Conditions complicated the effort: high winds at times reached or exceeded 25 mph, creating falling-tree hazards that paused operations for several days, while elevated water levels increased risks along the Sol Duc River.
Nov. 17, 2025: Last seen in Port Angeles, Washington
Nov. 27, 2025: Reported missing
Nov. 30, 2025: Rental vehicle found at Sol Duc Trailhead; search begins
Dec. 17, 2025: Search transitions to a clue-responsive, limited continuous phase
Feb. 6, 2026: Remains recovered in Sol Duc Valley
Agencies involved and search scope
Multiple agencies participated in the search, including local law enforcement and regional rescue organizations. The effort included drones, dog teams, ground searches, technical rope operations, and snorkel surveys, with teams checking trails and locations assessed as potentially linked to her movements after the vehicle was found.
By mid-December, officials said areas of interest in the Sol Duc Valley had been searched and the operation shifted from continuous field activity to a response model based on new leads or developments.
Officials have not released details on how the remains were located or the circumstances surrounding the death, and the investigation remains active.
What remains unknown
As of Feb. 10, 2026, authorities have not publicly provided a cause of death or additional information about the location where the remains were recovered beyond confirming the Sol Duc Valley. No public findings have been released indicating whether foul play is suspected.
Officials have continued to treat the matter as an open investigation. Anyone with potentially relevant information has been asked to provide tips to investigators.